SJR29: Joint Resolution Text

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2013 - 2014 LEGISLATURE

2013 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 29

May 6, 2013 - Introduced by Senators Darling, Lazich, Lehman, Moulton, Olsen and L. Taylor, cosponsored by Representatives Weatherston, Berceau, Bernier, Bies, Endsley, Jorgensen, Kerkman, Kleefisch, Knodl, Kolste, Marklein, Murtha, Ohnstad, A. Ott, Petryk, Schraa, Spiros, C. Taylor, Tittl, Wachs and Williams. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR29,1,1 Relating to: proclaiming May 22, 2013, as Pediatric Stroke Awareness Day.

SJR29,1,4 Whereas, a stroke, also known as a "cerebrovascular accident," is an acute neurological injury that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted by a clot in the artery or a bursting of the artery; and

SJR29,1,6 Whereas, a stroke is a medical emergency that can cause permanent neurological damage or even death if not promptly diagnosed and treated; and

SJR29,1,9 Whereas, the risk of stroke in children is greatest in the first year of life, particularly in the first month of life, when neonatal stroke occurs in about one of every 4,000 live births; and

SJR29,1,10 Whereas, a baby can have a stroke before birth; and

SJR29,1,11 Whereas, nearly 11 out of every 100,000 children have a stroke each year; and

SJR29,1,13 Whereas, stroke is among the top ten causes of death for children in the United States; and

SJR29,1,15 Whereas, up to 25 percent of all children who experience a stroke die as a result; and

SJR29,2,2 Whereas, stroke recurs in 20 percent of children who have experienced a prior stroke; and

SJR29,2,4 Whereas, the death rate for children who experience a stroke before the age of one year is the highest out of all age groups; and

SJR29,2,7 Whereas, more than half of children who experience a stroke will suffer serious, long-term neurological disabilities, including hemiplegia, which is paralysis of one side of the body; seizures; speech and vision problems; and learning difficulties; and

SJR29,2,9 Whereas, those disabilities may require lifelong physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and surgeries; and

SJR29,2,12 Whereas, the permanent health concerns and treatments resulting from strokes that occur during childhood and young adulthood have a considerable impact on children, families, and society; and

SJR29,2,14 Whereas, very little is known about the cause, treatment, and prevention of pediatric stroke; and

SJR29,2,17 Whereas, medical research is the only means by which the citizens of the United States can identify and develop effective treatment and prevention strategies for childhood stroke; and

SJR29,2,20 Whereas, early diagnosis and treatment of pediatric stroke greatly improves the chances that the affected child will recover and not experience a recurrence; now, therefore, be it

SJR29,3,2 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature designates May 22, 2013, as "Pediatric Stroke Awareness Day" and urges the people of Wisconsin to support the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public and clinical awareness of prenatal, neonatal, and childhood stroke.

SJR29,3,3 (End)